Jessica Hansford
Science Hill,KY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Southern Kentucky Vascular Center
08.2023 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Paramedic
Somerset Pulaski County EMS
07.2010 - 11.2022
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
10.2007 - 02.2010
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY04.2022
Skills
- Prehospital Care
- Ambulance Transport
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Venipuncture Procedures
- Patient Immobilization
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Neurological Assessments
- Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
- Multi-patient Triage
- Airway Management
- Cardiac Defibrillation
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Certification
- Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- CPR
- TCRN - Trauma Certified Registered Nurse
Timeline
RN
Southern Kentucky Vascular Center
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2023
Paramedic
Somerset Pulaski County EMS
07.2010 - 11.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
10.2007 - 02.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of The Cumberlands
- Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- CPR
- TCRN - Trauma Certified Registered Nurse
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